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Throw Your Trash into Orbit or Something Even Better. - - Marijo Phelps
We crossed from Minnesota into Canada. It took about five hours due to a very young border guard and his posturing. He didn't like the prescription that was housed in a box and labeled by the pharmacy at the hospital and sent a pill off to be analyzed. We waiting patiently, or not so, while... Submitted 2 years 247 days ago.

He Lifts Me, Skinned Knees and All Devotional (Words from the Lord series) - - Marijo Phelps
My Jesus, sometimes I'm such a child. No temper tantrums, but self seeking, pushing after little pleasures instead of pressing in to You. I crossed the street I wasn't supposed to. You placed restrictions, not to bind me but for my safety, out of Your love. Now the day is over and I come home... Submitted 2 years 257 days ago.

Can You Keep a Secret for Eight Years? - - Marijo Phelps
Picture the German guy with the dry and droll sense of humor, the one with wonderful stories to tell, the one who treated children as people of worth. Kids were to be seen and heard and listened to. He was the one who spent time with the neighbors that the rest of the neighborhood avoided... Submitted 2 years 260 days ago.

The Unbelievable Day My Dad Died - - Marijo Phelps
This is a letter to my heavenly Father about the day my earthly Dad stepped over into eternity. My Dad had been on hospice and had Lewy Body dementia with Parkinsonism. Most recently he had fluid in his lungs and had already stated he didn't want any more tests or drugs. He was skeletal and... Submitted 2 years 260 days ago.

Nine Years an Atheist - - Marijo Phelps
Through a series of events that God had put together, this atheist of nine years found herself praying. I was praying to the god I wasn't sure was really there. Life was a mess. I was hurting those I professed to love. I was drinking too much and making terrible choices. My younger sister has... Submitted 2 years 267 days ago.

Having Questions About Tithing? - - Marijo Phelps
My husband says that God doesn't need our money but, oh, how He teaches and blesses us when we give it to Him! There are so many scripture which speak to this but one of my favorite promises is: Malachi 3:9-12 9 You are under a cursethe whole nation of youbecause you are robbing me.... Submitted 2 years 267 days ago.

Summer Soul - An Ode to Summer Nights - Julian Price
Once more, summer is quickly slipping away and for many of us who live in areas where "summer" is just a term used for the latest season of gloom and grey, it is all the more heartbreaking to see it skulk away like some naughty child. More than summer itself though, I love summer nights.... Submitted 2 years 278 days ago.

A Fascination for Eagles/Lifetimes - - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... Once again I pour out my heart to you, dear reader. Lately I have been fascinated, maybe obsessed, with eagles. It's been going on for years but was kicked into high gear by two things. One, the incredible shots of eagles flying free and resting on boats and... Submitted 2 years 283 days ago.

Politicians, Bankers and a Disturbing Lack of Inspiration - Ieuan Dolby
It may have been noticed by a few, none more so than myself, that I have not written any ribald words of wisdom recently. In fact, it would not have been out-of-order to assume that I had successfully adhered to a rashly made New Year's resolution that went "don't write anymore" - I have not... Submitted 2 years 363 days ago.

LIfe: Overcoming Fear Through Acceptance With Family There - Jeff Brown
If death is inevitable, grieving such a large part of life, if loss and disappointment reign on earth as it rains on humankind again and again and again, is it safe, logical to ignore its powerful presence? What of the woman-child who writes to us of a murder-suicide and three still borns, a... Submitted 3 years 68 days ago.

The Dream: Know That You Mean the WORLD to Someone - Ronyae
I would like to share this dream with you; although very vivid in my imagination, and surreal, but this is only a portion of a dream I had while in Alabama. I'm sharing it with you to share information on how much you could mean to a person, even though you may not believe it: Family and... Submitted 3 years 71 days ago.

How to Catch a Leprechaun (Fun Things To Do With The Kids) - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
I was talking to my daughter in-law-today, and I asked her, "Hey, what are you up too"? And she said..."I'm making Leprechaun Traps with Chase and Kyle", (my grandsons), and I said, "Okay..." I said, wondering where she was going with this. "A Leprechaun Trap"? I replied, and she said, "Yeah, I... Submitted 3 years 72 days ago.

Halsey's Weekly Review Of Whom I Want to Write Like, And Why - Part 1 Are You In Part 1? - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
Okay, you're probably wondering what does Gary have up his sleeve now. Well, I want to be like all of my favorite writers, my fans that I have selected to be a part of their fan club! I am not critiquing anyone; rest assured, I just want to write about those who inspire me. I will do this at... Submitted 3 years 75 days ago.

If I Only Had Just One More Day......... - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
If you have ever lost a loved one, or an event that may have happened that didn't turn out as well as you would of liked, did you ever say "If I only had just one more day, or a little more time"? Well, this old boy sure has. More than once. I lost my mother a couple of years back, and I think... Submitted 3 years 121 days ago.

Esau; the Saga of Seeking Acceptance. - Rodney Biamby
The saga of seeking acceptance from the things we do. I want to examine the relationship of one of two brothers in the bible, Esau. I want to analyze how Esau sought his parents love and acceptance through the things he did. You may lament for Esau in his plight to be loved and by his parents.... Submitted 3 years 183 days ago.

David Talks About His Battle With Goliath - - David Pekrul
So there I was, face-to-face with the tallest, largest man I had ever seen. Some say he was ten feet tall, but next to me he looked more like twenty. He had long, straggly hair and a dirty-looking beard. He wore thick armour made of bronze and on his head was a fearsome-looking helmet... Submitted 3 years 195 days ago.

If Tomorrow Never Came - - Olof Eriksen
Last night, August 22, 2008, on the spur of the moment, I wrote an article, calling it: " Today , One day at a time." This morning, August 23, I received a very revealing comment from Michelle Mackin who wrote: " By the way, if I died tomorrow, I know where I will go and that is wonderful and... Submitted 3 years 244 days ago.

The Invisible Man - Lisa Petrarca
Last Saturday my middle son Jullien really upset me when I picked him up. He said some pretty mean things to me, so I dropped him off at the house and just took off for some alone time (I needed to cry a little). I drove through Taco Bell, picked up some food and headed to a store where I was... Submitted 4 years 8 days ago.

Daring To Be Me - - Dianne Lehmann
How many times has someone (an employer, sister, father, spouse) said to you, "Could you be a little more cheerful with the customers" or "I wish you were a little neater around the house?" Many times in the course of our lives, all sorts of people will ask us to be something we are not. Some... Submitted 4 years 135 days ago.

What Is That Smell?!! - Edwina Frazier
"For we are unto God a sweet (smelling) savour of Christ…" 2 Corinthians 2:15 I sniffed. I was getting a whiff of something foul. What was that! It was the kind of smell that made you unconsciously screw up your face and set your mouth in the classic caricature of disgust. Whew! It... Submitted 6 years 29 days ago.

Creativity: Goal-setting Concepts Part 3 - texxnorman
1. Spend some quiet time thinking about goals. Abraham Lincoln, once said, “A goal properly set is halfway reached.” If goals focus your life then choosing your goals carefully, and properly is an essential step toward a successful future as an artist. Remember that it is impossible to achieve a... Submitted 6 years 145 days ago.

Internationally Renowned Media Psychiatrist, Dr. Carole Lieberman, Interviewed - ngoldman
Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of bookpleasures.com is honored to have as our guest, Dr. Carole Lieberman . Dr. Lieberman is an internationally renowned "Media Psychiatrist," and the author of Bad Boys: Why We Love Them, How to Live with Them and When to Leave Them . Submitted 6 years 178 days ago.

Woman, The Greatest Treasure From Our Fathers Love! - - Alessandro Monte
In Genesis 2:22 God explain how woman came to be in the life of man and how happy Adam was and grateful for God creating from his own bones and flesh someone that would compliment him, make man finally whole. "So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep. While the man slept, the Lord... Submitted 185 days 21 hours ago.

Pagan Poetry, Dreams and Love - - Carol Fernandez
Dreams ride swiftly through the night Sense direction, instincts right Glimpsing sweetness just in sight Holding closely, softly, tight In my mind they wind around Telling much without Submitted 221 days 19 hours ago.

I Always Wanted to be a Writer - - Lorilyn Roberts
The teacher tossed my report on her desk. "I'm not going to read that," she announced. "It's just copied work." Thirty sets of eyes stared at me. What had been an engaging history review, reading class reports, was replaced with utter disdain. Whispers filled the silence and I sensed my face... Submitted 270 days 20 hours ago.